Matthew Salenger of coLAB studio joins Eddie Jones and Marlene Imirzian in conversation around the idea of Digital and Analog Craft in Architecture, Hosted by AIA-10. Click here to listen.
On April 29th, 2020, coLAB studio became the first architecture studio to be certified as an Arizona Green Business by Local First AZ. /
This certification deals with business practices, in a wide range of subjects including overall energy usage, toxin-free cleaning systems, low water usage, and staff equity. It is a very thorough and holistic program. It is a great advocacy and education tool.
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coLAB studio stands with the protesters at this time of upheaval. We believe the men and women in the military and police forces are, by far and away, good people who work hard to help people. But there are also systemic issues getting in the way of justice and equity in the United States. It needs to be repaired, and it needs to be done now. We all need to educate ourselves and work towards the goal of true equity and equality.
If you want to help and do not know where or how to do so, click on this link, which will take you a lot of links providing avenues to help move us towards greater justice and/or helping out those in need.
coLAB studio installs new major public art project in Chandler, AZ- the installation time-lapse video. /
Time-Lapse of the installation of public art, produced by Peter Bugg of City of Chandler.
coLAB studio featured by Tempe City Arts /
A quick overview of coLAB studio's work and philosophy in public art provided via an interview with Tempe City Arts staff. Video directed and edited by Julie Akerly of Tempe City Arts.
COVID-19 is not slowing us down. /
The three partners of coLAB studio and our associates have been working remotely for many years, making this transition smooth. We hope everyone responds to the virus per local and federal guidelines to help slow the virus down and “flatten the curve.”
FUTURE DESERT event video... /
Thanks to Callie Elsner for putting this video together! A great snippet of what the day was like.
coLAB studio installs new major public art project in Chandler, AZ. /
Three large steel canopies comprise the artwork “nature of duty” at a police and fire training facility.
coLAB studio helps organize & facilitate Living Building Challenge Sonoran Collaborative one-day conference at the Desert Botanical Garden. /
Matthew Salenger of coLAB studio assists John Boecker of 7Group in facilitating the event.
With more than 100 participants, the Future Desert conference aimed to create real change in the Sonoran Desert Region by bringing together a wide variety of co-creators (architects, owners, engineers, city planners, contractors, advocates, etc) to work through on-going projects by experiencing Regenerative Development exercises and frameworks. The conference was held on February 28th at the Desert Botanical Garden.
Matthew Salenger (coLAB studio) and Ashley Mulhall (Orcutt Winslow) were interviewed by Mark Brodie of KJZZ prior to the event. You may listen to that here.
coLAB studio was helped sponsor the event along with several other businesses around Phoenix Metro. All three partners of coLAB studio (Matthew, Eric, and Maria) participated in the entire day. There were several amazing life-changing moments that we experienced. More to come later, including the big takeaways.
Maria and Matthew Salenger of coLAB studio put on a dinner for the sponsors of the event, along with the volunteers. The dinner was held at coLAB studio.
AMAZING cupcakes by CupcakeCafeAZ - most are based on cacti and succulents from our region. And they tasted as great as they look! Hit them up for your next party or event.
coLAB + Jones Studio runs SMOCA Teen Architecture Workshop for sixth consecutive year /
Matthew and Maria Salenger of coLAB studio - along with the generous leaders of Jones Studio, Inc.- hosted the annual SMOCA Inspiring Aspiring Architects workshop for the sixth consecutive year. The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art advertises the course while we match the students with mentors to run teenagers through a four hour studio course to cover a myriad of experiences. We talk about what architects do, show students how to draw and build models in scale, and mentor them through designing a space for their favorite activity.
Its a great event, with the students and mentors always saying how fun the half day is. If you have a teenager interested in joining the next workshop, let us know through our contact page. And if you would like to be a mentor, please let us know that as well.
Mr Neal Jones mentoring a student on how to build models.
Creating Kama'aina public art project dedicated in Kona, Hawai'i. /
A formal Hawai’ian blessing, including mentioning that the Piko (umbilical cord) is now cut between those creating the art and building and the life the work will now lead.
Ahearn Desert Conservation Laboratory Dedication /
Desert Botanical Garden Ahearn Desert Conservation Laboratory nearly complete. Pro photos will be taken in the fall. /
Dunlap Venue shows up on AZ-Central web front-page. Vote on light rail looms. /
July 9, 2019 - web front page.
Gilbert Road Venue public art installation opens during ceremony for light rail extension. /
Mesa’s mayor utilized the art installation as the spot for a photo-op.
Gilbert Road Venue is complete. Celebration on Saturday 18th starting at 9am for the entire light rail extension. /
The light “cannons” are firing this summer. Alignments are exactly as planned.
"Creating Kama'aina" public art installation complete. Awaiting Dedication later this year. /
Photos taken by Matt Graves.
